Tender

Post Office Branch - Wellingore

POST OFFICE LIMITED

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Tender

22 Apr 2026 at 14:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Post Office Limited, a prominent public undertaking based in London, has initiated an open tender process for the integration of a Post Office Local branch into a retail business located in Wellingore, Lincolnshire. This procurement, under the industry category of post office counter services, is in the tender stage and employs a competitive flexible procedure with light touch contract measures. Interested parties must register their interest by 22nd May 2026, with successful applicants awarded contracts beginning on 22nd August 2026. This opportunity represents a substantial opening for businesses seeking to expand their service offerings and align with established public sector operations.

This tender presents a promising growth opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) capable of integrating Post Office services into their existing business operations. Suitable candidates will undergo a multi-stage assessment focusing on the quality of their business plans and financial health, ensuring readiness to offer integrated Post Office services throughout their operational hours. Businesses adept at providing retail services, possessing strong governance and financial capabilities, and keen on enhancing community engagement would be particularly well-suited to benefit from this initiative. With the estimated annual Post Office fees ranging between £13,100 and £14,000, successful integration can bolster business revenues while simultaneously serving community needs.

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Notice Title

Post Office Branch - Wellingore

Notice Description

Post Office Ltd is looking for a successful retailer to incorporate a Post Office Local into their existing or proposed business. The offer available in this Post Office would be: Post Office Local - integrating Post Office services into a vibrant and sustainable retail business, so they can be offered over the same opening hours. The exact layout and design will be agreed with you to suit your business. Estimated Post Office fees: In the current location in the range of PS13,100 - PS14,000 per annum. Please note this estimate is inclusive of the products listed under General Information. Further information can be found at: https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/wellingore-post-office-lincoln-ln5-0hy?search_term=LN5

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0688bc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036684-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64114000 - Post office counter services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,100 Under £100K
Lots Value
£13,100 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Aug 2026 - 22 Aug 2076 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POST OFFICE LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2V 7ER
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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